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.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .