In the shape of a perfect heart, visitors are sure to fall in love with the luxurious Australian Makepeace Island, which is the private hideaway of Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Blue (Australia) co founder Brett Godfrey. [Photo/IC]

Valentines Day is just around the corner. It's the time of year when love is in the air but as these pictures prove – it's all over nature too.

From heart-shaped islands to light brown heart-shaped marks on dogs, these are the romantic images which show that nature has heart too.