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..
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
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 baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .