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.
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .