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
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
HMS Ark Royal arrives in the Turkish port of Aliaga at the ship scrapping firm Leyal’s yard .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .