A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog. Slowly making his way up the side of a petal, he eventually reaches his target and perches himself on the head of his unlikely friend. The series was captured by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati in her back garden in Malang, East Java. ‘This set is about two different species, a predator and his prey, taking a rest together on the petal of a flower,’ says 42-year-old Monica.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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 .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
