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 .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .