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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .