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.'
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
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