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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
