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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
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 .