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.
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .