A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it. Pictured under the winter sun, the bubbles glow as sunlight bounces off their surface. Photographer Hope Thurston Carter captured the images after blowing the soap bubbles on several freezing days in Michigan. The 52-year-old, of Martin, Michigan, says: 'I got the idea to blow bubbles outside in the winter after I saw several similar photos on the internet.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .