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 foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .