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.
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .