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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .