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 .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .