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.
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .