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
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .