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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .