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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .