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.
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .