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 A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .