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
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
