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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .