CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory. From the bustling metropolis of London to the tranquility of Cornwall, one photographer captures the stark and stunning contrast. These photographs were taken by Italian photographer Alessio Andreani. The 26 year old says: ‘London is where I live now, after moving from Italy recently.'
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .
At 19st and eight months pregnant, Ashley Whitfield, went into hospital to have her baby son, Isaac, delivered by emergency C-section .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .
A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .