With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano. The spectacular pictures were captured at sunrise and sunset of Mount Bromo in Indonesia by landscape photographer Helminadia Jabur. It is known for its breath-taking views at first light and it did not fail to disappoint when the 36-year-old visited the volcano, which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java. Helminadia said: ‘The volcano is noted for its spectacular sunrises, and majestic views all the way to Semeru volcano which is located further behind it, so ever since I saw some images of the volcano, I just could not help myself to visit the area and capture it.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .