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
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
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 .
