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..
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .