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.
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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 .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .