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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .