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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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 .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .