BURSTING FIREWORKS
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers. But these images are in fact amazing long-exposure shots of fireworks. These vibrant photographs were captured by Californian amateur photographer Alan Sailer, 58, when he decided to look into the shapes and colours of fireworks. 'I wanted to capture the fireworks at the precise moment they burst, to give them the look of a flower,' said Alan. 'I decided to take them with the focus varied just as the firework explodes, so I could focus on the colours and different shapes that each firework contains
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MOST DANGEROUS ROAD IN THE WORLD
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FIGHTING FOX IS BEATEN BY EAGLES
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GIANT CANYON SWING
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Hot Air Balloon tour across Cappadocia, Turkey – With the sun rising in the distance and the spectacular landscapes below, these are the breathtaking views afforded from a hot air balloon flight in Turkey .
LAZY LEOPARD
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THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS AIRPORT
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SMILING SHARKS
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MENINGITIS TOT TAKES FIRST STEPS ON NEW LEGS
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MILLIONS OF SARDINES CREATE A TORNADO WAVE
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