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.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .