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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .