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
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .