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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .