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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .