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 .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .