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
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
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 .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
