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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
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 .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .