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
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .