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.'
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .