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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
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 .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .