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..
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
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 .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
