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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .