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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
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 .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
