BRITISH BEACH-LIFE SPLIT SHOTS

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life. Now the sun is finally shining and summer is almost here British holiday-makers flocked to the coast to enjoy the balmy weather by the sea.From the classic bucket and spade shot with a crab lurking under the waves, to a jellyfish underwater with the famous Jurassic cliffs of Dorset looming overhead, these pictures show the seaside in an opening way. Marine Biologist Andrew Pearson, 31, from Southampton visited Kimmeridge beach in Dorset.

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ADORABLE OWL EMBRACES THE 'RUNNING MAN' CHALLENGE

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AMAZING PEN ART

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TUNNEL FOR VICTORY

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MOUSE A-DOR'S SPRING

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself.

HERO DOG SAVES LIFE OF ASTHMATIC OWNER

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MY SLEEPING BEAUTY NIGHTMARE

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DAZZLING BEAUTY OF THE MILKY WAY ABOVE UK AND ITALY

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FATHER-OF-ONE STUNS WIFE AFTER REVEALING POLE DANCING SECRET

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REAL-LIFE SHIPWRECKED EXPERIENCE

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