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.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .