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..
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .