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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
