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 chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
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 .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .