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."
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .