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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
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An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
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WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .