PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds. Clearly not bothered by their uncomfortable onlooker, the owls pucker up and put on a very public display of affection. This trio of Little Owls were photographed by Uzbek photographer Ilia Shalamaev, 36, after he spotted the scene on a trip to the town of Kiryat Gat, Israel. “Here you can see a family of owls playing and having fun on a branch, not far from their nesting place,” says Ilia, now of Beit Hashmonay, Israel.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
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 .