ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes. German artist and photographer Wolfgang Hildebrand photographed cities across the world at different times of the day and then merged the images to create a new setting. The 45-year-old complied this creative photography project after visiting seven cities, from Paris to Los Angeles. Wolfgang, of Hamburg, Germany, says: “I am always fascinated by urban landscapes, the temper, the hustle of them, the energy, and of course the constant transformation that takes place.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .