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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
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 .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .