Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs. From cute, almost adult-like poses to funny sibling rivalry, the shots capture babies in the early stages of their lives. The adorable photographs were taken by Alicia Gould, 32, when she decided to get into new born photography. 'I like the simplicity of photographing new borns,' said Alicia, from New Jersey, USA. 'My goal is really just to freeze that moment in time, the physical and the emotional. 'I want mum to look at those images ten years from now and see that overwhelming love she had for her new baby, the way they smelled, how tiny their fingers and toes were.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
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 .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
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 .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .