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.’
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .