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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .