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.
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
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STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .