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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .