BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers. But these images are in fact amazing long-exposure shots of fireworks. These vibrant photographs were captured by Californian amateur photographer Alan Sailer, 58, when he decided to look into the shapes and colours of fireworks. 'I wanted to capture the fireworks at the precise moment they burst, to give them the look of a flower,' said Alan. 'I decided to take them with the focus varied just as the firework explodes, so I could focus on the colours and different shapes that each firework contains
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THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
