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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
