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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .