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.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .