STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you. Strikingly similar to a light bulb, swirling like a raspberry ripple or twisted like a vortex, you could be forgiven into not realising these are in fact the view from the bottom of a selection of staircases. Photographer Joerg Riehm, 43, decided to capture the design of these urban environments through the art of photography in Germany. 'I try to show the beauty, the design and geometry of urban places, where thousands of people usually just rush through lacking the time to capture the admirable surroundings,' said Joerg
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory.
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels.
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip.
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand.
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink.
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers.