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.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .