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 .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .