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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .