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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .