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.
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
