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 HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .