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.'
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .