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.
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
