FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature. The series of extraordinary images were taken by German software engineer Thorsten Scheuermann after he decided to examine his surroundings. A trip to the city of Kalapana in Hawaii, home to the Kilauea Volcano, provided Thorsten with the setting for his lava picture, while a visit to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon offered him the opportunity to photograph ice bubbles up-close. The 37-year-old, now of Washington, USA, said: 'These are sights that can gain greater significance and have their beauty exposed when excluding everything else around them.'
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .