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.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .