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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .