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 elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .