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..
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .