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 COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .