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..
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .