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.
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .