From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

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

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

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 .

A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia .

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

A 21st stone woman suffering from 'body blindness' like Dawn French shed more than half her body weight after a shock revelation brought her to her senses .

Made up of 40,000 pieces, putting in over 200 hours of work and blunting endless blades, this is the final result for the world’s largest jigsaw, finally finished on Wednesday .

An adorable young fallow deer peers over its shoulder and is greeted by a cheeky jackdaw crow sitting on its back .

These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .