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.
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .