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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
