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.
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A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
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PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .