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 German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
