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
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .