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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .