A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy. Alessio Andreani, of London, travelled to several spectacular settings, including Durdle Door in Dorset, England and South Stack lighthouse in Holyhead, Wales, where he photographed the Milky Way as it illuminated the scenery below. The 27-year-old, who is originally from Loreto, Italy, says: "When I take photographs of the Milky Way and stare up at all those stars, it reminds me of just how tiny I am......
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .