A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it. Pictured under the winter sun, the bubbles glow as sunlight bounces off their surface. Photographer Hope Thurston Carter captured the images after blowing the soap bubbles on several freezing days in Michigan. The 52-year-old, of Martin, Michigan, says: 'I got the idea to blow bubbles outside in the winter after I saw several similar photos on the internet.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A woman has released pictures of the horrific injuries she suffered when her jealous ex attacked her with a brick .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .