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
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
