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.
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .