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 cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .