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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .