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..
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .