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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .