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.
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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 .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .