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 grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .