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..
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
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 .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
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 .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .