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 unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .