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.’
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .