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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .