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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .