From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits. The delicious designs are the work of Nathan Shields, of Port Angeles, Washington. The 34 year old illustrator started making pancakes with fun themes as a way to entertain his children, Gryphon, 6, and Alice, 3. Nathan, a former maths teacher, says: 'I found myself in charge of our young children, with a lot of free time.
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
This Robin Reliant appears to have taken a wrong turn after it ended up 15 feet high up in a TREE .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A DARING duo take their chances and scale this spectacular 82ft frozen waterfall before it collapses .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .