From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple. 10-year-old Alice Lewis has assumed the identity of Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy of Oz and Joan of Arc, thanks to her photographer mum and cosplay, a performance art which uses costumes and fashion accessories. For years Alice played make-believe while she dreamed of the day she had a happily ever after with a family of her own, which she found, aged 7, when she was adopted by James and Kelly Lewis, from Atlanta, Georgia.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .