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.'
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
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 .