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 Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .