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..
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .