DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating. With his paws resting over the edge of the basin, he carefully recharges himself as he takes in his surroundings. The thirsty red squirrel was photographed by Dutch photographer and carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .