With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

HMS Ark Royal arrives in the Turkish port of Aliaga at the ship scrapping firm Leyal’s yard .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .