From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly. The stunning scenes were photographed by Julian Elliott, originally of Salisbury, who decided to pursue a career in landscape photography because of his love of the outdoors. The 39-year-old photographer, now of Tours, France, says: 'In some cases the images were difficult to get. The weather is very fickle, as anyone who lives in the UK knows.’
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .