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
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 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
