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
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
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A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .