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.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .