HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.
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An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .