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.
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .