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.
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .