SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other. The lumbering pair's sibling rivalry heats up the frosty winter setting in snow swept Alaska. American photographer and tour guide, Matthew Studebaker, 30, managed to capture these extraordinary shots in 25 miles per hour wind on Barrier Islands, Alaska in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. No strangers to the freezing weather, the playful polar bears sparred in temperatures of minus six degrees. "These siblings were teasing each other and sparring during a snowstorm," explains Matthew of Richfield, Ohio.
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .