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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
