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.
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .