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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .