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.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .