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.'
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .