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......
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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