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.
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .