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..
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .