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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
