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.
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .