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 adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .