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......
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .