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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .