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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .