A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light. The night sky looks magical as hints of stars glisten amongst the colours. These spellbinding images of the Northern Lights were captured by Norwegian photographer Tor-Ivar Naess. Tor-Ivar developed a love for the Aurora Borealis after he became fascinated by the colour range of the natural phenomenon.
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
