THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

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

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CHEEKY CHIPMUNK WITHDRAWS HIS GENEROUS OFFER

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EMPTY LONDON UNDERGROUND

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LAZY LEOPARD

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SEAL GETS READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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AVATAR-STYLE WISTERIAS WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING TREE-UMPHANT

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THE EVOLUTION OF GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

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LAST MILITARY HOSPITAL TIME CAPSULE

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SINGING STOAT

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SNOOZING SEAL PUP

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MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED COTTAGE

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VENOM MAN

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