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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
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 .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .