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, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .