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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .