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
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
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A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
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A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
