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.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
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A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
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GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .