The group were performing in Hamburg on Sunday (May 12) when the singer was seemingly presented with a fan's camera.

The result was a close-up view of the band as they played through the hit track 'Live While We're Young'.

Payne walked around the stage with the iPod as his bandmates, including Zayn Malik and Niall Horan, were caught on video.

As previously reported, the British singer recently took to Twitter to thank fans for coming to their European Take Me Home tour.

The jaunt is set to hit Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday (May 16) for its next date as One Direction fever continues to grow.

The British based boyband are currently out on the road on their Take Me Home European tour, recently hitting cities such as Amsterdam and Berlin.

The 'Live While We're Young' stars have been playing to packed out audiences as One Direction fever seemingly grows even stronger.

Taking to Twitter, Liam Payne thanked all those who have bought tickets for the tour, saying:

"Love you guys, thank you to everyone who has come along to the tour so far and everyone who is still to come ! Thank youuuuu :)."

Next up on One Direction's schedule is a date in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday (May 16).

The Irishman is the only remaining member of the group not have inked art onto his body, with the likes of Harry Styles and Zayn Malik noted for their tattoos.

In a post on Twitter on Sunday (May 12), Horan denied speculation that he had gone under the needle - and suggested that he won't be doing so any time soon. The singer said:

"By the way I didn't get a tattoo! Not plannin either."

As previously reported, Horan was previously quoted as saying that he thought about getting 'Made in Ireland' inked onto his bottom - but it was too "squidgy" to get tattooed.

The track, which featured on the soundtrack to 1997 film Titanic, was performed in Berlin, Germany on Saturday night (May 11).

Speaking after playing through the song, the band admitted: "We didn't know the words and still got away with it."

It's just the latest cover to be played on One Direction's Take Me Home tour, with the lads recently having a go at Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way'.

After that cover hit the internet, the US boyband took to Twitter to thank the Brits for covering the track, praising their effort.

The five piece - also comprising Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson - are currently on their Take Me Home world tour, and played in Berlin last night (May 11).

Payne took to Twitter after the show to share his disbelief at how fast the tour dates are whizzing by.

He posted: "Cant believe the europe part of tours nearly half way throughhh ! Loved germany tonighttt :) (sic)."

Meanwhile Horan thanked the group's fans for their support.

"Berlin! Amazing show tonight! amazing crowd and amazing arena! Thank you soo much ! Love comin back to Germany! (sic)."

The Irish hunk also shared a particularly funny story with his millions of followers, explaining his braces are still causing him problems.

He wrote: "People at the last hotel ! Put my retainer on warm water now I just have a ball of plastic! Hahahah (sic)."

The British five-piece - also comprising Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and Liam Payne - are currently on their Take Me Home world tour, and played in Copenhagen last night (May 10).

Horan took to Twitter after the show to admit he spied on fans ahead of the concert.  

He wrote: "I was watching you guys before the show arriving into the arena , in the least stalkerish way… (sic)," with an accompanying picture which looks like it has been taken from the back of the stage showing the crowds gathering.

Horan also thanked fans for their continued support ahead of the show: "Really excited for the show tonight! Copenhagen is buzzing out there already! Can hear u guys from here (sic)."

Bandmate Styles also used Twitter after the sold-out gig to show his appreciation to One Direction's faithful fans: "Sweden, you were amazing. And it's been a while, good to be back. Thanks for having us .x (sic)."

One Direction teased fans earlier this week by unveiling a countdown clock with an end date of May 16, 2013.

While the lads are yet to unveil any more information about the surprise that's in store for fans around the globe, they have called the project 'One Big Announcement' and a message on their collective Twitter account tells followers to set alarms for the big reveal:

"You could also set your alarms on your phones as an extra precaution... #OneBigAnnouncement7DaysToGo."

One Direction are well known for their love of British food and drink whilst away on tour and Irishman Horan is much the same.

The singer revealed today (May 10) that he was sent a batch of Twinings tea in the post.

On closer inspection, however, the boxes are printed with the caption 'Niall Horan & One Direction'.

The blurb on the box also appears to read: "Naturally caffeine free...that's what makes you beautiful!"

Speaking about the custom made tea, the 'Kiss You' star said: "Thanks very much @TwiningsTeaUK! love the ole lemon and ginger tea! Love the boxes aswell haha."

While the lads are yet to unveil any more information about the surprise that's in store for fans around the globe, they have called the project 'One Big Announcement' and a message on their collective Twitter account tells followers to set alarms for the big reveal:

"You could also set your alarms on your phones as an extra precaution... #OneBigAnnouncement7DaysToGo."

Member Niall Horan took to his own social networking page earlier this afternoon and told his 11.3 million followers: "THE most exciting 1D news EVER is being announced in 6 days!"

The live countdown can be seen at onebigannouncement.com.

Watch the heartthrobs perform 'Live While We're Young' at a recent European concert below:

The 71-year-old Scot revealed on Wednesday (May 8) that he will retire from managing in the summer after nearly 27 years at Man Utd.

Ferguson won 26 trophies during his time at the club and is recognised as one of football's greatest ever managers.

Speaking on Twitter, Tomlinson - who owns an amateur football team - paid tribute to the man by saying:

"Sad news that Sir Alex has retired. What an amazing man for football!"

The 'Kiss You' singer wasn't the only music star tweeting about Ferguson, with Ronan Keating saying: "What a career. What a legend. Sir Alex will be missed. Not just from United but from football. Thank you for the memories."

Man Utd fan Olly Murs meanwhile said: "Sir Alex.. Is the BEST there is, The Best there was and the Best there EVER will be..."

Ferguson's replacement meanwhile is due to be named imminently, with Everton's David Moyes thought to be lined up.

The boyband are currently on their European Take Me Home tour and they have been playing to packed audiences at every concert.

It seems everything is going exceedingly well for Payne, who gushed on Twitter to fans last night (May 7):

"Ill be doing alooottttt of following tomorrow, love you guys thank you for everythinggg !Im having the best time of my life :)."

The statement comes, however, after a spokesperson confirmed reports that he had split from dancer girlfriend Danielle Peazer.

Payne's not the only one feeling grateful at the moment, with Niall Horan recently tweeting: "I f'in love my job so much."