WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES. The luminous green lights that glow from the insects help to give the impression of an extract from a fairy-tale. The magical photographs were taken by photographer Takaaki Ishikawa, 55, on a trip to Nagoya City in Japan. 'Fireflies are very delicate creatures, so it is important to not catch or disturb them,' said Takaaki
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .