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.
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
A Gary Barlow superfan has lost an incredible 11st after a selfie with the pop star left her horrified by her 22st 9lb figure .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .
WELCOME to all that remains of Britain's once state-of-the-art military hospital where plastic surgery was pioneered for injured WW1 troops who survived the SOMME .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .
A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .