The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery. With the sun rising on the horizon, the beautiful vistas overlook one of the most dangerous seas in Europe. The Iroise Sea was the site of more than 30 shipwrecks between 1888 and 1904, which led to extra lighthouses being built on the coast. Italian Alessio Andreani photographed three lighthouses when he visited France.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .