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.
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .