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
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .