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..
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
