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.
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From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
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 .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .