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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .