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.….
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A couple from Bristol have told that they are often mistaken for father and daughter because of their huge 36 year age gap .
From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .