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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .