A manatee makes the most of his underwater guests by rolling onto his back for a belly rub. The manatee appears apprehensive at first, but he soon cosies up to the divers. The photographs were taken by marine biologist Andrew Pearson in Crystal River, Florida at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge. The 32 year old photographer, of Southampton, says: ‘We spent several days snorkelling with wild manatees.
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .