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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .