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.
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .
A mother-of-four has revealed how, like the Beckhams, she’s added an outside toilet to her home .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .
This Robin Reliant appears to have taken a wrong turn after it ended up 15 feet high up in a TREE .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .