Lazy leopard sleeping in a tree amazes photo contest judges

A leopard taking a nap on a tree branch was the winner of the ViewBug wildlife photo competition.

Four zebras reflected in a pond also won important awards.

Every year thousands of tourists flock to African game reserves in the hope of capturing the perfect image of wildlife.

But there are very few photographers who hit the mark with incredible photos of animals in their natural environment.

Viewbug is a community of photographers that encourages collaboration and rewards creativity. The online platform gives creators the tools to share their work and grow a global audience.

Every year the network holds photography competitions with contributions from amateurs and professionals from around the world.