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.
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
