AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community. These surreal wildlife scenarios are the work of Swiss photographer John Wilhelm. The 43-year-old's passion for taking photos, along with a healthy dose of imagination, led him into the world of fantasy photography, where animals can accomplish incredible and sometimes controversial feats. For John, the only limit is his imagination.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .