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
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
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A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .