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 frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .