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.
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
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 .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
