DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating. With his paws resting over the edge of the basin, he carefully recharges himself as he takes in his surroundings. The thirsty red squirrel was photographed by Dutch photographer and carpenter Geert Weggen in his garden in Bispgarden, Sweden.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .