PATTERNS of colourful swirls and twirls of smoke help to create these imaginative spellbinding photographs. The hypnotic and psychedelic images were created by American psychologist Mark Scalco, 49, who refers to his work as 'smokreations'. 'I've always enjoyed the patterns made by kaleidoscopes or some geometric screen-savers,' says Mark, of Durham, North Carolina. 'I remember as a kid looking for shapes in clouds and smoke.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg.
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community.
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS.
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world.