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 Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .