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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .