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.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .