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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
