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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
