A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside. Freelance photographer Matt Bigwood wanted to convey the movement of stars when he photographed the night sky over Gloucestershire. Using long exposures, Matt shot the same location multiple times, before layering the images on top of each other to create the star trails in the sky. The 46-year-old, of Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, says: “My aim is just to produce eye-catching pictures that convey maybe an hour or more movement into one image.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .