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.
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .