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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EMPTY LONDON UNDERGROUND

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BRAVE LEOPARD BEFRIENDS A CROC

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ALL ABOARD THE MONKEY EXPRESS

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STABBED BY SON

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INCREDIBLE FOG CREATES GLOWING LANDSCAPES OVER TAIWAN

A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .

ANGRY GIRAFFE DESTROYS BIKE

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BOARDER” COLLIES AND SURF MAD MUTTS HIT THE WAVES

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FUNKY BUMP

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PET DOG WITH CANCER LEFT TO DIE

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PLAYFUL TIGERS GET UP TO MISCHIEF

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AMAZING PANCAKE CREATIONS

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