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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
