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 claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .