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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .