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.
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 beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .