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
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .