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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .