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
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .