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."
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .