From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy. Ranging from the morning sunrise to the night sky, the images catch these calm and tranquil settings in all their glory. Taken by photographer Alessio Andreani, 24, they depict the different moods for each shot, alternating from the bright and cheery greenery of Italy, to the dark and still rivers of France. The wonderful shots, taken throughout 2012, also manage to display the changing colours of the mountains and lakes, from oranges to yellows and purples to blues.….
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .
PILES of trash provide a living for thousands in Nairobi, Kenya .
A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .