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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .