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.
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .