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..
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .