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 terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .