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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .