CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner. Dipping and diving, the colourful bird enjoys himself whilst flapping around in the water. This kingfisher was photographed by Welsh aircraft engineer Phil Morgan, 45, after he spent thirteen hours by a stream in Worcestershire sitting and waiting to capture the perfect shots. 'The vast majority of my images are pre-visualised well before the actual event takes place,' says Phil, of Bridgend.
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .