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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .