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
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Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
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PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .