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..
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
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 curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
