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..
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .