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.
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .