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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .