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.
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .