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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .