David Pattyn / Partial eclipse of the sun, Anjajavy Private Reserve, north west Madagascar, September 2016.

Ernie Janes / Male Red grouse (Lagopus scoticus) in falling snow, with a flake landing on its head, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, UK, November.

Stefan Christmann (video) / Fragile patches of fresh sea ice flakes floating on deep blue water, Atka Bay, Antarctica.

Andy Sands / Close up of indiviual snow flake, Hertfordshire, England, UK, February - Focus Stacked

Andy Sands / Close up of individual snow flake on garden table, Hertfordshire, England, UK, February - Focus Stacked