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.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FEAST your eyes on the £500K coin-covered Range Rover that could be the world’s most blinged-out car .