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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .