A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it. Pictured under the winter sun, the bubbles glow as sunlight bounces off their surface. Photographer Hope Thurston Carter captured the images after blowing the soap bubbles on several freezing days in Michigan. The 52-year-old, of Martin, Michigan, says: 'I got the idea to blow bubbles outside in the winter after I saw several similar photos on the internet.
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' .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .