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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .