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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .