HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy. After a day of relaxing on the beach, the adorable grey seal pup spots the camera and covers its face with a furry flipper to avoid being papped. The seal was photographed by Italian aerospace engineer Guido Muratore on a trip to Donna Nook, located on the coast of Lincolnshire. Spending three days photographing the seals, Guido was just six metres away from the happy creatures.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
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 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .