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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .