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 black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .