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.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
