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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .