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.
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
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 .
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 .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .