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.
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
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 .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .