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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .