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
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .