With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet. These mesmorising pictures, however, capture the beautiful variety of fungi here on Earth. The incredible images were taken by Australian photographer Stephen Axford, 62, after he became familiar with the importance of fungi in everyday life, and decided to document it twelve years ago..
ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
A restaurant famed for creating the 3lb cheeseburger has unveiled its latest culinary challenge – the largest chilli cheese hotdog in Europe .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .