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......
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .