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
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .