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
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .