WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .

THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

This daredevil wildebeest tried a walk on the wild side - straight into the snatches of a huge 18 foot crocodile .

A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .

WITH THE WIND blowing through their fur, you'll believe a dog can fly in these hilarious images .

A woman has revealed how cruel bullies taunted her daily at school, calling her names like 'pig nose' and 'no nose' .