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 once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
