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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .