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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .