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
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
