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.
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .