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..
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .