As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour. The mosque, located in southern Iran, is illuminated with a kaleidoscope of colours when light shines through its windows. With its stained glass, beautiful patterned carpets and intricately detailed ceiling tiles, the mosque attracts worshipers and tourists alike. The grand temple is known locally as ‘the pink mosque’ and ‘the mosque of colour’ because of its colourful interior and exterior.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .