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 photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .