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
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .