SPECTACULAR BODY ART
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature. The spectacular images are in fact nothing but the human body, transformed into these rare masterpieces. The amazing body art created by Italian body painter Johannes Stotter, 35, started when his passion for drawing led him into discovering his talent. 'This type of art just comes naturally to me,' said Johannes.'I think the secret of every good work is love and passion for it.'I love painting and do it a lot, it was always more important for me than everything else
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WINKING SQUIRREL
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HUNGRY HERON STRUGGLES TO HOLD ONTO ITS CATCH
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
UNUSUAL ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP
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ABANDONED PLAZA HOTEL
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INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF AFRICAN TRIBES
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SUPER CUTE BABY RED PANDAS
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HUNGRY GORILLA ENJOYS DINNER
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'MUM OF THE YEAR' FALSELY CLAIMED DEAD HUSBAND'S BENEFITS
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BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES CAPTURED ACROSS EUROPE
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