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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .
A mother-of-one has revealed how a neighbour’s friend ‘mauled’ her face, leaving her scarred for life .
A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .