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.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A woman has revealed how she left her husband of 24 years, after falling in love with a man, 18 years her junior .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
FOR someone who hates milk, pensioner Steve Wheeler has got an udder-lot of it - nearly 20,000 bottles in fact .
A grandma who lost almost 12 stone after undergoing a gastric bypass has revealed that she now gets chatted up by men half her age .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .