LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime. The brother and sister embrace with a friendly hug, as they catch their breath after a busy afternoon. These adorable photographs were captured by Russian photographer Alexey Tishchenko, 43, after his love of wildlife and nature led him into photography. Pictured in Churchill, Canada, these images capture the cute relationship between these two bears perfectly. 'These young polar bears are brother and sister,' explains Alexey.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
