NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean. The photographer bravely poses with an array of sharks, such as a great hammerhead shark, a whale shark and a bull shark. The unusual selfies were taken by Dutch underwater photographer Peter Verhoog, 59, as a fun way to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. “Selfies have become more and more popular, and just for fun I started taking them during dives - with sharks and manta rays,” says Peter, of Monster, Holland.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .