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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .