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
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .