SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia. The dolphins swim into shallow waters, just three metres from the beach, and eat fish from the hands of locals. The eye-opening encounter was captured by 47-year-old lawyer and photographer Andrea Izzotti at Monkey Mia beach, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Australia.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .