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.
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Most people have an angel at the top of their Christmas tree, but one bear at Chester Zoo decided he wanted to be the star of the show .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
FEAST your eyes on the £500K coin-covered Range Rover that could be the world’s most blinged-out car .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Ornate chandeliers and mahogany panelling give a glimpse into this abandoned building's former glory after it's been left to rot for the past decade .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .