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
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .