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 Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
