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.
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 makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .