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
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A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .