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
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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