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.
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .