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.
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .