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 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 .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .