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 .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .