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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .