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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .