A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs. Stood in the middle of Antarctica, the giant icebergs appear to be from an unearthly world. These stunning photographs were captured by American photographer Michael Leggero. ‘My images show pure nature, as that is how I describe Antarctica, simply pure nature,’ says the 43 year old, of Carthage, New York. ‘It is the only place on our planet that humans have not left a presence behind.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
