A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light. The remarkable scene, known as the Northern Lights or aurora borealis, is a lot closer to home than some might expect, and can be seen from the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. These beautiful images were taken by Scottish fish and chip shop owner Colin Cameron, 37. Having fallen in love with the natural phenomenon at a young age, the Isle of Lewis native wanted to capture the aurora sky in all its glory.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .