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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
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 grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .