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 project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .