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
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
