Bentheim Castle by Jacob Van Ruisdael (1653)
Why wouldn't he be smiling? This Canadian Harp Seal gets to play all day in the snow and bask in the sunshine. Life for this little guy looks pretty sweet.
And he is not alone in enjoying life in the frozen far-flung corners of our planet.
He is also a little star as he poses wildlife photographer Keren Su in this remarkable snap.
Keren shot the enchanting images in the remote Iles de la Madeleine in Eastern Canada. He had to travel by helicopter to the distant area and cross the ice to the seals by crawling on his stomach.
With unpredictable weather and not to mention working with animals the 60-year-old showed incredible patience to capture the seal pup at play.
The lensman has travelled the globe dedicating years to perfecting the ideal picture.
And his most recent work also includes the marvellous Emperor penguin in its natural habitat of Antarctica.
Keren, who lives in Seattle, USA, has even cycled across his native China taking pictures using home-made equipment.
During his 24 years as a professional photographer he has compiled an impressive collection of captivating images.
But the father-of-one admitted he felt most at home in freezing temperatures coming face-to-face with the wintry wildlife.
Keren said: 'I love taking pictures in the snow just for the thrill of it. I went to the remote Iles de la Madeleine in East Canada to photograph the Harp Seals but I had to be patient because it's only accessible by helicopter and the weather was unpredictable.
'I was only allowed a limited time with the seals and in order to get the pictures I wanted I had to crawl on the ice so the pups wouldn't be afraid of a huge stranger.
'After they had gotten used to my smell I could get closer and closer until my camera was right in front of them.
'When they became relaxed they would behave in the cutest ways imaginable.
'They are only white for a small window of ten days but they are lovely with huge black eyes and fuzzy white hair.
'They are beautiful doll-like animals. They looked directly at me and I could practically see the question mark above their heads.
'I went to Snow Hill Island in Antarctica to photograph the Emperor Penguins and I spent a lot of time crawling on the snowy ice so that I could see the little penguins face to face.
'Winter is my favourite season, it's a romantic and poetic time to photograph animals.'
The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species. Like all penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.
And he is not alone in enjoying life in the frozen far-flung corners of our planet.
He is also a little star as he poses wildlife photographer Keren Su in this remarkable snap.
All smiles: This Harp Seal pup appears to be smiling for the camera at Iles de la Madeleine in East Canada
With unpredictable weather and not to mention working with animals the 60-year-old showed incredible patience to capture the seal pup at play.
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The lensman has travelled the globe dedicating years to perfecting the ideal picture.
And his most recent work also includes the marvellous Emperor penguin in its natural habitat of Antarctica.
Keren, who lives in Seattle, USA, has even cycled across his native China taking pictures using home-made equipment.
Go on, tickle my tummy: This Harp Seal rolls over in the Eastern Canada snowy wastelands, he almost looks like he is asking for a belly rub
Time for a little nap: Puffed up and sleepy this pup catches forty winks in the Canadian winter sun
But the father-of-one admitted he felt most at home in freezing temperatures coming face-to-face with the wintry wildlife.
Keren said: 'I love taking pictures in the snow just for the thrill of it. I went to the remote Iles de la Madeleine in East Canada to photograph the Harp Seals but I had to be patient because it's only accessible by helicopter and the weather was unpredictable.
'I was only allowed a limited time with the seals and in order to get the pictures I wanted I had to crawl on the ice so the pups wouldn't be afraid of a huge stranger.
'After they had gotten used to my smell I could get closer and closer until my camera was right in front of them.
'When they became relaxed they would behave in the cutest ways imaginable.
It's all about ME! A young Emperor Penguin takes his cue centre stage from the camera on Show Hill Island in Antartica
How did you lot get up there? A penguin struggles to get up onto the ice at Snow Hill Island in Antarctica
'They are beautiful doll-like animals. They looked directly at me and I could practically see the question mark above their heads.
'I went to Snow Hill Island in Antarctica to photograph the Emperor Penguins and I spent a lot of time crawling on the snowy ice so that I could see the little penguins face to face.
'Winter is my favourite season, it's a romantic and poetic time to photograph animals.'
The Emperor Penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species. Like all penguins it is flightless, with a streamlined body, and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.
I'll keep you warm: A penguin keeps her young close in the frozen wastes of Antarctica
She first stepped into the spotlight in 2008 as her husband vied for presidency.
And four years after becoming America's First Lady Michelle Obama, 48, looks more polished than ever thanks to a top team of stylists, make-up artists and personal trainer to boot.
However a number of commentators have noted that her husband Barack hasn't fared so well and presidency has taken its toll.
A snap from February 2008 shows him fresh-faced and wrinkle free as he calmly addresses media in Chicago.
And fours years on speaking ahead of the Democratic National Convention 2012 the 51-year-old's youthful guise has disappeared.
Sporting gray hair, sunken eyes and creases around his face and neck he took to the stage at Scott High School, in Toledo, Ohio in a bid to convince crowds that they should give him another chance.
But according to Dr. Michael Roizen a political career accelerates the aging process and he believes that presidents effectively age twice as fast while in office,
'The major way most of us handle stress is through a number of techniques, but the most prominent way is to discuss it with friends.'
After researching medical records of previous presidents going back to Theodore Roosevelt and examining factors such as lifestyle habits, diet, blood pressure and physical activity he added: 'The problem with presidents is, some of them lose friends, and the closest friend they have is usually the spouse.
'Look at what (Obama) has been under with the debt ceiling. Even his friends spoke ill of him.'
Meanwhile Mrs Obama has undergone a complete transformation during her time in the White House.
And four years after becoming America's First Lady Michelle Obama, 48, looks more polished than ever thanks to a top team of stylists, make-up artists and personal trainer to boot.
However a number of commentators have noted that her husband Barack hasn't fared so well and presidency has taken its toll.
Groomed and glossy: Michelle Obama, pictured in October 2008 (left) and today taking a brief tour of the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina (right)
What a difference four years makes: Barack Obama, pictured on February 6, 2008 as he addresses the media in Chicago (left) and today at a campaign event in Ohio (right)
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And fours years on speaking ahead of the Democratic National Convention 2012 the 51-year-old's youthful guise has disappeared.
Sporting gray hair, sunken eyes and creases around his face and neck he took to the stage at Scott High School, in Toledo, Ohio in a bid to convince crowds that they should give him another chance.
Michelle Obama (pictured above in 2008, 2010 and 2012) looks more polished after four years at the White House with a softer hairstyle and heavier makeup
He previously told CNN: 'The main cause is what we call unrequited stress - they don't have enough friends to mitigate the stress'The major way most of us handle stress is through a number of techniques, but the most prominent way is to discuss it with friends.'
After researching medical records of previous presidents going back to Theodore Roosevelt and examining factors such as lifestyle habits, diet, blood pressure and physical activity he added: 'The problem with presidents is, some of them lose friends, and the closest friend they have is usually the spouse.
'Look at what (Obama) has been under with the debt ceiling. Even his friends spoke ill of him.'
Meanwhile Mrs Obama has undergone a complete transformation during her time in the White House.
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