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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .