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
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .