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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
