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.
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
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 .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .