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.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
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Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .