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
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
