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
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
