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
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .