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
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A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
