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
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .