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.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .