SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

Tina O’Brien, 54, from East Midlands, met Frederick Allchorne, now 62, when she was 15 .

A DARING duo take their chances and scale this spectacular 82ft frozen waterfall before it collapses .

A prolific drug dealer was caught red-handed in a car filled with amphetamines after he decided to park in a top copper's parking space - as a joke .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .

RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .

Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .

A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .