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.
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SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .