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."
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .