A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .