With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet. These mesmorising pictures, however, capture the beautiful variety of fungi here on Earth. The incredible images were taken by Australian photographer Stephen Axford, 62, after he became familiar with the importance of fungi in everyday life, and decided to document it twelve years ago..
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
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 .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .