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.
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .