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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .