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.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
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 .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
