CONTRACT CANCELLED, DO NOT SYNDICATE. A Portuguese photographer captured the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above Iceland in a series of mirror-like images. Jose Ramos, of Lisbon, Portugal, visited coastal settings in Iceland to photograph the spectacular auroa borelias reflected in water, as well as the stunning surroundings. The 33-year-old psychiatrist spent a week travelling around the European island, visiting such locations as Mount Kirkjufell and Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .