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.….
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
The Royal Mail moggy, who is now facing eviction from the premises – MEET the Royal Mail moggy facing eviction from the sorting room by an ‘elf n’ safety diktat .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .