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 incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .