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
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .