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.
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .