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.
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 .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .