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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
