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
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .