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
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
