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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .