YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights. This light display, called auroras, maybe on the lesser photographed side of the Earth – but these pictures prove the Southern lights are just as impressive. They are especially striking when set against the famous Southern Cross star constellation. The dazzling pictures of auroras on the other side of the planet were taken on the Australian island of Tasmania by local horticulturalist Jonathan Esling, 33. ‘Quite often people are unaware that auroras can even be seen from Tasmanian,’ said Jonathan. Taken on 01/05/13.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .