With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet. These mesmorising pictures, however, capture the beautiful variety of fungi here on Earth. The incredible images were taken by Australian photographer Stephen Axford, 62, after he became familiar with the importance of fungi in everyday life, and decided to document it twelve years ago..
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .