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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .