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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
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 .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .