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
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
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These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
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HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .