These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world. The sulphur miners, pictured in East Java, Indonesia, risk their lives every day. Mining sulphur inside the crater of the Ijen volcano, they inhale clouds of toxic smoke and work tirelessly for 12 hours a day. Russian photographer Gleb Tarro, 43, of San Diego, California, travelled to the volcano and witnessed the men at work.
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .