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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .