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. The spectacular pictures were captured at sunrise and sunset of Mount Bromo in Indonesia by landscape photographer Helminadia Jabur. It is known for its breath-taking views at first light and it did not fail to disappoint when the 36-year-old visited the volcano, which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java. Helminadia said: ‘The volcano is noted for its spectacular sunrises, and majestic views all the way to Semeru volcano which is located further behind it, so ever since I saw some images of the volcano, I just could not help myself to visit the area and capture it.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .