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
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .