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.
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .