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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
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A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
