A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Pic By HotSpot Media - GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE- In Pic - Ben Walters’ message to West Midlands Police via social media .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .