A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree. With its piercing yellow eyes staring straight into the camera, the great grey owl shows off its playful side during an afternoon in the park. The owl was photographed by senior engineer Jiri Michal in Vysoka, Czech Republic. The 34-year-old, of Pilsen, Czech Republic, says: ‘I wasn’t completely sure what this mischievous owl was doing, however it kept poking its head out from behind this tree as if it was playing a game with me.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
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 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .