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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .