High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith. These daunting photographs were captured by Italian photographer Nicola Bombassei, 38, after he unexpectedly stumbled across the 3,000 meter high drop, at Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy. 'The drop should have been fitted with a big wooden board over it, so that climbers can pass the cleft easily,' said Nicola. 'But when we arrived we couldn't find the board anywhere, and it was never an option not to complete the climb, so we had no choice but to take on the jump.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .