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
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .