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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .