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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .