An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model. Pretty Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, was born with femur fibula ulna syndrome, which left her with a shortened femur on her right leg, no kneecap or ankle and a missing toe. After contracting an infection in her right leg, Taylor was forced to choose between life in a wheelchair or amputation.
An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A woman has shed half her body weight after undergoing a gastric sleeve op to shrink her stomach .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .