This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. Standing in temperatures well below freezing, the lighthouse is transformed into a giant icicle. These stunning photographs were captured by American photographer Thomas Zakowski, 56, after he visited several frozen lighthouses on a trip to Michigan; United States after a storm hit the state. “The lighthouses were frozen solid by the waves that came crashing down against the pier,” says Thomas, of South Bend, Indiana.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .