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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .