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.'
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .