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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .