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.
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .