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.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .