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.
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .