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.
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 .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
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