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.
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
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 .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .