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.'
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .