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..
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 .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .