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
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .