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
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
