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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WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
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MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .