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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
