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 .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .