AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community. These surreal wildlife scenarios are the work of Swiss photographer John Wilhelm. The 43-year-old's passion for taking photos, along with a healthy dose of imagination, led him into the world of fantasy photography, where animals can accomplish incredible and sometimes controversial feats. For John, the only limit is his imagination.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
