SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height. Residing next to a small stream in East Java, Indonesia, the two look happy as they relax in each other’s company. This moment was caught on camera by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 42, after she spotted the brave ladybird looking for a free ride on this turtle near her home in Malang.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .