An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .