Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions. The porcupines, after leaving their spikey mark, hurry away from the pack of big cats. But they are unable to escape when the pride's alpha male lion arrives and devours the retreating spine covered rodents. Amateur photographer and software tester Philip Eglise witness the battle during a trip to the Kalahari Desert, South Africa .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .