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.
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .