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..
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .