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.’
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
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 .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .