WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES. The luminous green lights that glow from the insects help to give the impression of an extract from a fairy-tale. The magical photographs were taken by photographer Takaaki Ishikawa, 55, on a trip to Nagoya City in Japan. 'Fireflies are very delicate creatures, so it is important to not catch or disturb them,' said Takaaki
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .