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
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
