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.
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .