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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
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A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
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From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .