WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze. Bathing in the hot springs, he looks right at home as he indulges in a bit of me time. This calm monkey was captured by Edinburgh photographer Chris Rush, 26, while visiting the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan. “These photographs capture one of the most beautiful creatures I have ever encountered,” says Chris, originally of Newcastle.
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
