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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .