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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .