SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings. Peering carefully out of the opening, one by one, the squirrels scout the area before scrambling back inside their den. The cute peekaboo display was caught on camera by photographer Rick Tomalty in his garden in Orford in Quebec, Canada.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .