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.
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .