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.
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
