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
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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 .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
