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..
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
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 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .