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 .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
