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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
