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.
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
