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
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
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 .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
