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
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
