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..
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .