PATTERNS of colourful swirls and twirls of smoke help to create these imaginative spellbinding photographs. The hypnotic and psychedelic images were created by American psychologist Mark Scalco, 49, who refers to his work as 'smokreations'. 'I've always enjoyed the patterns made by kaleidoscopes or some geometric screen-savers,' says Mark, of Durham, North Carolina. 'I remember as a kid looking for shapes in clouds and smoke.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .