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
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
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 Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .