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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .