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.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .