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
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .