A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes. The images of pooches at the Humane Society of Utah, an American animal shelter in the city of Murray, were taken by photographer Guinnevere Shuster. The 33-year-old, of Salt Lake City, Utah, hopes her positive photographs, which are used by the shelter to promote animal adoption, will help the dogs find new homes.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .
A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .