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
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
