SURREAL WILDLIFE

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.

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PLAYFUL DOLPHINS SHOW OFF THEIR AQUA AEROBIC SKILLS

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WEDDING CAKE FAIL

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MOODY GORILLA

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

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TRIG-OF -THE- EYE STREET ART

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THE BEAUTIFUL MOSQUE OF COLOURS

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ABANDONED CARE HOME LIES FORGOTTEN

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AMAZING LANDSCAPES

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ADORABLE OWLS CUDDLE UP FOR THE CAMERA

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