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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .