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
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WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
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A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
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