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.
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
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 .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .