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
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .