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.’
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
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 .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
