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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .