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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
