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
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
