A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings. From the rocky coast of Cornwall to grassy cliffs on the Isle of Skye, Alessio Andreani pictured lighthouses in five beautiful locations. The 26-year-old, of London, says: "I love taking photos of lighthouses. They probably are my favourite subject in photography. "They are one of the few man-made constructions that I feel actually add something to the landscape, and I love how they are able to face big waves and terrible weather for a really long time."
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
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A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
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Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .