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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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 .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .