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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .