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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
