An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert. Surrounded by vast desert and distant snow topped mountains, the enormous satellite dishes, dome-shaped buildings and telescopes are run by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) , an intergovernmental body dedicated to observing space. Photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza was granted access to several observatory sites.
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .