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.'
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .