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.
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .