FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns. These fascinating photographs were captured by amateur photographer Zhang Ning, 51, in awe of her native country's beauty after trips across China. 'I am very lucky that my country China is so diverse and large,” explains Zhang Ning, from Dongguan, Guangdong, China. 'It can provide me with numerous opportunities to shoot different landscapes, cultures, traditions.
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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A mum-of-one has revealed how her one-year-old daughter suffered second and third degree burns to 22% of her body after pouring boiling water over herself .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A DARING duo take their chances and scale this spectacular 82ft frozen waterfall before it collapses .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .