A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings. From the rocky coast of Cornwall to grassy cliffs on the Isle of Skye, Alessio Andreani pictured lighthouses in five beautiful locations. The 26-year-old, of London, says: "I love taking photos of lighthouses. They probably are my favourite subject in photography. "They are one of the few man-made constructions that I feel actually add something to the landscape, and I love how they are able to face big waves and terrible weather for a really long time."
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
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HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
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A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .