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.
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
