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.
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .