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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .