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.'
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .