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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .