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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
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 .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
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 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
