An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model. Pretty Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, was born with femur fibula ulna syndrome, which left her with a shortened femur on her right leg, no kneecap or ankle and a missing toe. After contracting an infection in her right leg, Taylor was forced to choose between life in a wheelchair or amputation.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .