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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ADORABLE NEWBORN SEALS PLAY IN SNOW

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BABY BEARS COPY FIGHTING ADULTS

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

THUG FISH LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT BATTER PHOTOGRAPHER

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .

SNOW HITS BIRMINGHAM

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SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL

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PHOTOGRAPHER BLENDS NIGHT AND DAY IN CITYSCAPES

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