IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK. Located millions of light years away from Earth, the patterns burst with colour but are unable to be seen clearly with the naked eye. Photographer Terry Hancock captured the images using a specialist astronomy camera attached to a telescope, from the comfort of his own back garden in Fremont, Michigan, USA. The 61-year-old sales manager, originally from Burnley, Lancashire, says: “My pictures are all long exposures of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, which range in distance from thousands to many millions of light years away from Earth.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
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Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .