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
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
