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."
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .