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."
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .