YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights. This light display, called auroras, maybe on the lesser photographed side of the Earth – but these pictures prove the Southern lights are just as impressive. They are especially striking when set against the famous Southern Cross star constellation. The dazzling pictures of auroras on the other side of the planet were taken on the Australian island of Tasmania by local horticulturalist Jonathan Esling, 33. ‘Quite often people are unaware that auroras can even be seen from Tasmanian,’ said Jonathan. Taken on 01/05/13.
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
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 .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
