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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .