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 pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
