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 middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
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YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
