CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.

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AUSTRALIAN TOWN LOCATED UNDERGROUND

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

DAREDEVIL DINING: THE 160FT HIGH RESTAURANT

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INDONESIAN FLOATING MARKET IS BURSTING WITH COLOUR

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FLY FISHING

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ZUMBA-MAD GRAN LOSES 14ST

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N-ICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING: COUPLE WED ON GLACIER

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BOSTON MARATHON PICTURES

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LIFE ON THE LINE: SLUM LIES NEXT TO ACTIVE RAILWAY

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HEARTBREAK DIET LOST ME 11.5ST AND BAGGED ME A FELLA

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ABANDONED FARM HOUSE LEFT TO ROT

With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .

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