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.
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
