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.'
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
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 .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .