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."
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
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WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
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