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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .