IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.
When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .