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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
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 .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .