STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event. Shot over the Grand Canyon and even downtown Los Angeles, these amazing images of lightning were taken by American photographer Scott Stulberg, 57. His love of lightning led him to move to the state of Arizona, renowned for its high frequency of storms. ‘No matter where I am, I always feel like a little kid again when I see lightning,’says Scott, of Sedona, Arizona.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .