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.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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 .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .