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.'
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
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 .
