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
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .