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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .