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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
