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 .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .