A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free. With all its tiny might, the rodent manages to pull its paw free from the clutch of the huge heron's beak. This moment was caught by professional photographer Daniel Dietrich, 44, in Point Reyes, California. Daniel, originally of New York, says: “The blue heron first attempted to spear the gopher with its beak while the rodent retreated into its burrow.
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A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
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A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
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THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
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