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
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
