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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
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 .