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.
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .