SPECTACULAR AURORA BOREALIS

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.

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THE JUMP

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FALSE KILLER WHALE BEAMS AS HE CATCHES HIS LUNCH

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CRICKET FINDS AN UNUSUAL SEAT

A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .

LIGHTHOUSES OVERLOOK GLOWING SUNRISES

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NAKED SLACKLINERS TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES

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TUNNEL FOR VICTORY

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STUNNING UK LIGHTHOUSES

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LIFE ON THE LINE: SLUM LIES NEXT TO ACTIVE RAILWAY

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GLACIER ICE CLIMBING

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