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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .