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.
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .