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.
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .