The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery. With the sun rising on the horizon, the beautiful vistas overlook one of the most dangerous seas in Europe. The Iroise Sea was the site of more than 30 shipwrecks between 1888 and 1904, which led to extra lighthouses being built on the coast. Italian Alessio Andreani photographed three lighthouses when he visited France.
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WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
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THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
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BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
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LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .