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 STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
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 .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
