FIREFLIES ILLUMINATE AN ENCHANTING FOREST IN TAIWAN

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.

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A GRIZZLY GANG

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BABY BEARS COPY FIGHTING ADULTS

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ADORABLE BEAR CUBS SHARE A HUG

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RESTLESS BEAR CUB

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PELICANS CLASH OVER FOOD

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ENTER THE LOST WORLD

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