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.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .