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 diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .