RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera. After an afternoon of relaxing on the beach, he finally decides to acknowledge his audience as he rolls around in the sand. This adorable seal was photographed by German photographer Jeannette Rudloff, 36, after she spotted the young pup waving on the Island of Heligoland, Germany. 'This small grey seal was not moving too much at first, as he was only a few days old,' says Jeannette, of Morfelden.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A mother is living in fear after the stalker she holds responsible for her daughter's death is back on the streets, after serving just one year in prison .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .