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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .