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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .