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..
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .