Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .