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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .