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.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
