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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .