SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality. The series of photographs were created by American student and freelance photographer Nicolas Bruno. The 20 year old sufferer of sleep paralysis turned to photography as a way to cope with his condition and bring his vivid dreams to life. ‘Sleep paralysis is an experience in which the individual becomes conscious and is left immobile in a state between being awake and asleep,’ says Nicolas, of Long Island, New York.
An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
An adorable young fallow deer peers over its shoulder and is greeted by a cheeky jackdaw crow sitting on its back .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SURROUNDED by tens of thousands of fish, this outnumbered diver is dwarfed by a mass of sea life .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .