CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory. From the bustling metropolis of London to the tranquility of Cornwall, one photographer captures the stark and stunning contrast. These photographs were taken by Italian photographer Alessio Andreani. The 26 year old says: ‘London is where I live now, after moving from Italy recently.'
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .