SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner. After swooping down from a branch to catch its prey, the owl safely hands over a field mouse to his family in their nest. The breathtaking photographs were captured by Italian photographer Jacopo Rigotti, 24, after he spent weeks photographing the majestic birds in South Tyrol, Italy. “My home is surrounded by forests, rivers and mountains and I am always in close contact with many species of owls,” says Jacopo, of Trentino, Italy.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
