While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun. Laura Martindale, 26, suffers from a severe allergic reaction called Actinic Prurigo, which causes her skin to burn and break out in a rash when exposed to UVA and UVB light. At home, the full-time mum keeps the curtains and blinds closed during the day, and when she steps outside, she is forced to wear long sleeved tops and gloves, as well as high factor 50 suncream.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .