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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
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