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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
