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..
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .