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 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .