BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera. After spending a morning stealing a stash of nuts and seed from his squirrel friends, he sits down to enjoy his well-earned lunch. The pictures of this cheeky squirrel were captured by emergency services worker Claire Hartley, 35, on a trip to Hartsholme Park, near Lincoln. “Several squirrels had been competing to get as many nuts as possible,” says Claire, of Lincoln.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society.
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera.
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner.
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack.
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch.