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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .