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
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
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These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .