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
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .