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.
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 CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .