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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .