RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. Soaring through the air at 200mph, the eagles race to reach their keeper, in order to win first place in an annual festival, which celebrates the heritage of the Kazakh people. The Golden Eagle festival is held every October in Bayan-Olgii, a province in western Mongolia. Belgian photographer and software developer Stefan Cruysberghs captured the photographs when he travelled to the region to witness the occasion first-hand.
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BRAVE TOT ALLERGIC TO SUN: Leighton Brownrigg, 2 .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .