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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
A talented artist has created artwork with a KICKIN' twist by painting on his pregnant wife's bump .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a thigh gap, she didn't realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .