CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory. From the bustling metropolis of London to the tranquility of Cornwall, one photographer captures the stark and stunning contrast. These photographs were taken by Italian photographer Alessio Andreani. The 26 year old says: ‘London is where I live now, after moving from Italy recently.'
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
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 .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .