From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland. The elusive natural phenomenon, also known as the Northern Lights, was photographed by Lana Tannir when she was on a six day trip through northern Finland. The 24-year-old student visited Urho Kekkonen National Park, located in Saariselkä, Finland, as well as a nearby igloo village, named Kakslauttanen. Lana, of Starnberg, Germany, says “Seeing the Northern Lights cannot simply be described with only one emotion.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .