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.'
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .