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 hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
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 .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .