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.
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .