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..
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
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 .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
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LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .