Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California. Richard Schaefer has transformed himself into an array of Disney princesses, including Snow White, Cinderella and Ariel, thanks to his naturally soft features and clever make-up tricks. The freelance make-up artist from Fullerton, Orange County, spends two hours on each transformation and wears his own home-made costumes. Richard attends comic conventions in character and wows fairytale fans, who are stunned when they discover the picture-perfect real life Disney princess is in fact a man.
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STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .