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
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .