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......
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
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Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
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A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .