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.
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .