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.
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .