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
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
