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 makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .