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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .