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.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .