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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
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 .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
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A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
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