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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
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 .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
