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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .