IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .