SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality. The series of photographs were created by American student and freelance photographer Nicolas Bruno. The 20 year old sufferer of sleep paralysis turned to photography as a way to cope with his condition and bring his vivid dreams to life. ‘Sleep paralysis is an experience in which the individual becomes conscious and is left immobile in a state between being awake and asleep,’ says Nicolas, of Long Island, New York.
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .