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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
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 mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .