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.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .