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.
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
