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.
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .