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.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .