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
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .