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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .