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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
