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.
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .