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.
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
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 .