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.
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
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IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .