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.
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .