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.'
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .