Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest. The majestic photographs were captured by photographer Mars Lin, on a trip to the Dasyue Mountains, in Wulai, Taiwan. The 34-year-old says: “When I look at these photographs I feel peaceful, delighted and pure. “When you take a break and hold your breath and just look at how much beauty is surrounding you it’s astonishing.
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 .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .