An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .

SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .

While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .