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
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .