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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
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 .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .