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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Ashlee, 20, has always known that she was supposed to be a girl .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .
A world's first restaurant has opened in Canada, where having your order fall on deaf ears is a good thing .
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 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 .