POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline.Exploding from the looming clouds, the flashes of lightning create an impressive display for the residents of Sassari, a city on the island of Sardinia, which sits to the west of Italy.Watching as bolts of lightning hit the Mediterranean Sea, photographer and student Daniele Macis stood on his rooftop and captured the phenomenon that took place earlier this month.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .