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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .