An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits. Roberto Pazzi, 42, spent three weeks in India, photographing people of all ages in the suburbs of a number of cities, including New Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Kalkota. From a flute player to a rickshaw driver, Roberto was captivated and humbled by his subjects, who live in a country which, according to the World Bank, has 179.6 million people living below the poverty line.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .