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.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .