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
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
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A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .