Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES. For most people, having a shower in the morning is an easy task - but it sends Jackie, 45, into a cold sweat. The part time check out assistant is so petrified of clusters of holes that even the thought of holding a sponge sends a shiver down her spine - and she is forced to flee the shower if she spots any bubbles floating in the plug hole. Jackie from Wallsend, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, suffers from Trypophobia, a fear of holes that leaves her literally pulling her hair out.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .