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.
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WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
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SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
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In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
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BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .