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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .