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
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .