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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .