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.
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .