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.
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .