GENTLE WHALE SHARK GIANTS FEED UNDER FISHERMAN’S BOAT

A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia. The gentle giants are surrounded by fascinated divers, including Italian photographer Andrea Izzotti. The 47-year-old captured these underwater images during a dive in Cenderawasih Bay, off Papua, Indonesia.

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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

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LIGHTHOUSES OVERLOOK GLOWING SUNRISES

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FIGHTING BLACKBACK GORILLAS

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FIGHT CUB

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SHOP BRANDED RACIST FOR ‘ZIP UP IMMIGRANT’ AD

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RESTLESS BEAR CUB

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Korean Mass Games

These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .

AMAZINGLY DETAILED PENCIL SCULPTURES

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UNDERGROUND CHIC

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