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.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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 .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .