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
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .