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 BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .