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.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .