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.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .