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.
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
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 .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
