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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .