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.’
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
