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..
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
