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.
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .