A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs. Stood in the middle of Antarctica, the giant icebergs appear to be from an unearthly world. These stunning photographs were captured by American photographer Michael Leggero. ‘My images show pure nature, as that is how I describe Antarctica, simply pure nature,’ says the 43 year old, of Carthage, New York. ‘It is the only place on our planet that humans have not left a presence behind.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
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 .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .