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
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .