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.
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .