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.
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
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 .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
