STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event. Shot over the Grand Canyon and even downtown Los Angeles, these amazing images of lightning were taken by American photographer Scott Stulberg, 57. His love of lightning led him to move to the state of Arizona, renowned for its high frequency of storms. ‘No matter where I am, I always feel like a little kid again when I see lightning,’says Scott, of Sedona, Arizona.
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A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
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MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A world's first restaurant has opened in Canada, where having your order fall on deaf ears is a good thing .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .