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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .