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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .