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.….
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .