A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy. Jacopo Rigotti, of Val Di Cembra, Trento, Italy, photographed the bird as she flew towards her nest, located in the trunk of a black pine tree, before feeding her hungry chicks a beakful of insects. The 25-year-old photographer says: "I decided to set up the camera on a tripod at the base of the tree, along with a flash that would help to prevent shadows in the photographs."
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
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 .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .