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
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .