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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .