THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory. The series of vertical panoramas showcase the buildings’ stunning patterns and designs. It was the intention of travel photographer Richard Silver to capture the often overlooked ceiling. The New York native says: ‘Much of the beauty in churches is above you. ‘I wanted to make people look at things in a new way.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .