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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .