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 diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
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 .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .