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.
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .