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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .