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.
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .