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
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .