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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A woman whose daughter committed suicide after being raped as a child, has revealed she donated her organs - saving four peoples’ lives .
A skydiver cheated death after plunging 13,000 feet without his parachute opening but survived after landing in a bog .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
Sunny Saap, 27, from Columbia, Missouri, United States, enjoys life with her two boyfriends .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .