Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion. The adorable rodent, which is just 55mm long, is dwarfed by the flower and covered with dandelion seeds. The harvest mouse was photographed by maintenance engineer Martin Snelson when he visited a farm in Ashton-in-Makerfield and spotted the curious creature.
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .