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.'
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .